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    The Barley Mow

    4.0 (30 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Randy P.

    3/27/17 This is a cute little Pub, staff is friendly and service was good. You order drinks and food at the bar like almost every Pub in London. Food came in a timely fashion and was very good. We had Mac and cheese, nachos and trio platter (pot pie - fish- burger) so yummy. I love the fact the most of the food in Europe is freshly made and without all the salt and preservatives.

    Justin L.

    I was staying across the street at the Marriott and I decided to pop into here for lunch. The location is quaint, the beer is cold, and the setting is quintessential London. For lunch, I had a steak and ale pie. I know one can get a pie almost anywhere in London and I am sure there are much better places, but I must admit, this was pretty gosh darn good. When I sunk my fork into this pie, I saw a beautiful dark gravy with nice chunks of beef and yummy goodness. I DEVOURED this plate of food. My plan was to walk around Bond Street and the other bazaars as it was my first full day in London (after getting in at 8pm the night prior), so I was worried that I would be too full to go out. This was not the case. The portion size was just perfect and the pie warmed me up on a somewhat chilly day. I felt full but not stuffed, and the cold beer I had with it was just icing on the cake. Make sure to come in here and give these guys a try for lunch if you are out in this area. You will not regret it.

    Matt E.

    Now that I've been to London a handful of times, I have learned a truth about pubs: While some may be extraordinary or extraordinarily awful, for the most part a pub is a pub is a pub. I love that London has such a pub culture, but after some time they all start to feel the same. That being said, I certainly like Barley Mow as I found it to be quite cozy. The staff was friendly from the moment we walked in the door, the beer was readily available, and it wasn't too difficult to find a seat. The street right outside is Christmas on steroids, so it was fun to watch the bustling action from the window. I approve of Barley Mow. But I just finished saying a pub is a pub is a pub, so what is special about Barley Mow? I was a big fan of the private booths, with full wood doors to ensure privacy. We were joking that a lot of shenanigans could take place with that much privacy in a bar, but then I noticed that they all were in fact open to the bar. At least the barkeep could keep an eye on them! Still, I would love having either a date or a small group of friends get together and snag one of those private booths. I think it would make for a special night out. Maybe these things are incredibly typical and I'm just the out-of-touch tourist, but it was the first that I saw and I dig. Yay Barley Mow!

    Robin W.

    This place doesn't really do it for me. It is old and scruffy and needs a good clean. Used to go in there quiet a lot and I don't really now why. It was near the office but I cannot think of another reason why I would choose to go there. Always a few people hanging around both inside and out (in the summer) but I am really struggling to tell you why you should go there.........I could bang on about how it would be a traditional English pub and a perfect stop off for American tourists but I would be ashamed to think that is what an English pub is all about...... I tell you what, don't bother with this one, fins somewhere else.

    Desiree S.

    Great friendly service, sharable plates, decent wine and beer selection, and their camembert plate with caramelized red onion chutney is BOMB! Not too loud. Good place for food and conversation while touring around London.

    Thomas P.

    Our favorite pub when in London. Great atmosphere and close to down town and the underground

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    Fantastic place for food and drinks. The scotch eggs and sausage rolls are great. Excellent pub food.

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    Great bar and restaurant. The food is great. The drinks are amazing. Can't wait to go back.

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    10 years ago

    Perfect corner pub. Chicken and mushroom pie was delicious. Upstairs area is quaint with some good Tvs for watching the game.

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    14 years ago

    Great spot just across from our hotel in Mayfair, usually for an ale after our day of sightseeing.

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    Expensive (this is Mayfair) but the interior is cosy and there's usually room in the upstairs 'lounge' even when the main bar is busy.

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    The Barley Mow is a quaint pub, on a corner, hidden just off Oxford Street.

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    Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

    Devonshire Arms

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.7 miSoho
    ££

    Such a cute, old fashioned place. Really really loved this location- only went for pints and little…read moresnacks but area is gorgeous as well pub is very cute. Overall really enjoyable experience. Was rather packed and service is quick but able to snag seat. Recommend

    Flew in on a Sunday and arrived at my hotel around noon. Immediately went to the concierge to see…read moreif he could secure me a spot since I had zero luck trying to get a reservation on line for two weeks prior. Remarkable, he scored and I literally walked around the corner and saw the long line to get into the pub first. I was seated immediately, however, and proceeded to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. Room was very pleasant (there are so many I got lost returning to my table from a bio brake. Roast was very good ( but no Lawry's) and the sides excellent. Could not decide if my favorite was the roast potatoes (crispy outside soft inside) or the glazed carrots. Yorkshire pudding was good but again, I am to used to the Lawry's and this is a different style. Peas were, well, peas, but very fresh. The sticky toffee cake was excellent and the Guinness fresh, creamy and a proper pour. Good thing because the selection of winners by the glass and half bottles of wine were both a little thin. Overall wine list was good but I was alone and not up for drinking a full bottle by myself. Overall, very enjoyable and to judge by the crowd and difficulty in getting a reservation, one of the more popular in town.

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    Devonshire Arms - Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

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    Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

    Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    1.1 miCovent Garden
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    Stopped by The Lamb & Flag while walking around Covent Garden and immediately understood why people…read morelove this place. The history alone makes it worth visiting, and the location is perfect if you're exploring the area. It feels very classic London in the best way. We stopped in for a pint and honestly... the whole after-work beer culture over there is something I really need to bring back with me to the States. The beer was great, the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it just felt like one of those places where people naturally gather and stay awhile. Definitely worth stopping into if you're in the area.

    Historic London pub that I visited for lunch, at opening time. The bar actually opens before food…read moreis served so I grabbed a drink. Reservations recommended. Two story space - the ground floor feature the bar and handles walk in lunch; the upstairs is a dining room for those with reservations. Fun fact, as part of the history, the pub used to be the host of bare knuckle fights and had regulars like Charles Dickens. Wildfarmed sourdough - served with whipped salted butter and Guinness butter. Well toasted bread and the butters with salt were well made. Fuller's London Pride marinated steak and ale pie - served with seasonal veggies and red wine gravy, as well as either mash potatoes or triple cooked chips. If there is one dish London does really well, it's their pies. It was beautifully made and loaded with steak. The red wine gravy was decadent and added a perfect amount of moisture to the pie. Triple cooked chips were perfectly crispy but fluffy on the inside. Corn fed chicken breast - served with garlic and sage butter, mash potato, cavolo nero, and crispy onions. Only took a bite of this as it was my partner's dish but the bite of chicken I had was very juicy and well seasoned.

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    Lamb & Flag - This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

    This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

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    Lamb & Flag - Front of pub

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